Introduced to CS2 on September 21, 2021, the SSG 08 | Death Strike became available with the 'Operation Riptide' update as part of the Budapest 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package.
Origin
To acquire the SSG 08 | Death Strike, players must open one of six containers containing the skin, including the Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, and the Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package. Additionally, it is part of the 2021 Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the SSG 08 | Death Strike enjoys a popularity rate of 95%.
Rarity
As one among 154 other Sniper Rifle skins, the SSG 08 | Death Strike is categorized as Classified, indicating it is a notably rare drop with an estimated drop chance of merely 3.2%.
Availability
With a price bracket ranging from $69.68 to $117.82, the SSG 08 | Death Strike is considered to be an affordable skin.
Versions
The float value for the SSG 08 | Death Strike spans from 0.00 to 0.80, allowing for its availability across all exterior qualities. A Souvenir version of the Death Strike is also available for each exterior.
Finish Style
This SSG 08 features a "Custom Paint Job" finish, showcasing the Death Strike style. This finish allows for highly personalized aesthetics across a spectrum of colors, prominently featuring a brown tint. The skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
With over 3 votes documented, the SSG 08 | Death Strike has achieved an average community rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The skin is also owned by professional CS2 players kaze, cerq, and zywoo.